Westgate Wine and Cheese in Calderdale

First time. Me and my daughter had breakfast. I can honestly say one of the best scrambled eggs I have had in a restaurant. Staff so pleasant and polite. Definitely will be back thank you

First time we have visited and it will be our last! It looked busy so we thought it would be nice. We ordered and paid at the till and asked for a table. The lady showed us a table piled with dirty plates and said we could sit there and she would clear it. She cleared the table of plates, cups etc but didn't wipe it down. We sat down and found soggy lettuce across the table. There were alot of tables left with dirty plates piled up. I ordered a hallumi burger which was OK, the chips with it were dry and barely warm. My husband ordered a steak pie which came with instant mash and tinned carrots. The pie was hard and over cooked. So over all not great food! The staff were nice enough but they clearly need more staff on and better quality food. The floor behind the till where the food is prepared was disgusting too! So I would go elsewhere unfortunately.

First of all we got told off by being shouted at across the cafe for standing and reading the menu on the wall. Bearing in mind there was no menu in the window. We got told to look at the menus on the table. I said I hadn’t decided we were staying. It was my birthday and I wanted to leave but I think my friend thought I was overreacting but I really did not feel comfortable. My friend ordered pie and mash which was actually Smash. She said the pie was nice. I had Coronation chicken in wholemeal baguette. I can honestly say it was the worst Coronation chicken I’ve ever had. And I’ve had a lot. The chicken was shredded. There was shed loads of curry powder in it resulting in it tasting like salted chicken. There were no apricots or sultanas or almonds in it; little if no mayonnaise. The bread was tasteless. The coleslaw was ok. I had vile frozen tiny potato wedges that were processed within an inch of their lives. I left seventy percent of it. I didn’t complain I just left. Twenty seven pounds wasted.

2 had turkey and stuffing sandwiches, they come with cranberry but didn't want that, there was hardly any stuffing in the sandwich, i had a bacon sandwich, bit tight with the bacon, my granddaughter had kids sausage mash and peas, very dry, my grandson opted for the all day breakfast, that was good value the plate was full it was a busy popular place, i wouldn't go there to eat again, but would probably call in for a coffee

We were looking for a place to have a light lunch in Halifax town centre, did not want a big meal, but wanted something more than cake and coffee, and wanted to sit inside. We spotted this cafe and decided to try it. You order your food at the counter, which is not clear when you enter, but is indicated on the menu. I had soup, which was served piping hot and was very tasty. My daughter had a jacket potato with chilli, again served piping hot. Service was friendly. I would visit again and maybe sample one of the cakes on display.

Went here for lunch on a lovely sunny day. Sat outside in the lovely glass arcade as we had a dog with us and weren’t sure if they were dog friendly inside. No menu’s on the outside tables and none visible outside. Went inside to obtain a menu. Selected what we wanted and ordered at the counter with very friendly service. The wait for food was very reasonable. I had a hot beef sandwich which I had chosen to have in a white baguette (last one available- lucky me!) served with a side salad and home made slaw. I’m fairly sure that tortilla chips were supposed to be part of the dish, but I may be wrong, and I wasn’t bothered about them to be honest. My husband ordered steak pie served with mashed potato and vegetables. There were no condiments on the table, and we weren’t offered any at service (including salt and pepper) The hot beef sandwich was lovely. Plenty of tender beef in tasty gravy. The side salad would have benefited from a drizzle of dressing of some sort. The steak pie was atrocious. Overcooked to a point of being burnt. Almost impossible to cut through the pastry. Hardly any filling, 3 piece of meat found. Served with instant mash, tinned carrots and standard garden peas (both lukewarm). The gravy was lovely though. A waitress came to collect our obviously finished with plates and asked if everything was ok. My husband told her his opinion of the pie. She said that she would pass this on, and promptly disappeared leaving the empty plates. We thought that someone may have come to speak to us about our commons, but no, so we left, and won’t be going back….. Plenty of other nearby places to eat….

We visited just before the UB40 event at the Piece Hall. We had food and drinks. I had the cheeseburger with wedges and homemade coleslaw it was delicious. Sister had nacho’s and they were amazing. The service was exceptional. They were very busy and still managed to serve our food in good time with a smile. Going to another event on Saturday and will be definitely calling in for food and drinks beforehand. You even get 10% off your order when you book an event at the Piece Hall or Victoria Theatre . Highly recommend.

Very disappointing. I ordered a Tomato, Mozarella and Pesto Baguette. The baguette was okay, tomatoes okay but the mozarella was rubbery, pre-packed mozarella. Given the price of the baguette I really did expect fresh mozarella. My husband ordered the Greek salad and was also disappointed- far too many thick slices of cucumber and overall presentation lacked imagination.

Been here several times now & always enjoyed our food. Great selection of sandwich selections & hot options & lovely cakes and tray bakes. Today didn’t disappoint but service was on the slow side compared to usual which was a shame . But loving the new layout & furniture

Our first visit to this establishment, we had 2 small breakfasts. After a extremely long wait they arrived, obviously cooked to order. They were delicious well worth the wait. Lovely surroundings, friendly staff. Would have been 5 star had it not been for the fact our waitress was wearing false nails. A definite NO when working with food. I used to own a cafe myself and my staff would not have been allowed false nails, I also think the environmental health would have had something to say about the nails.

Never again. A long wait for a cold, thin, dry sausage sandwich. Two sausage sandwiches, two teas, £15.00. I feel like I've been robbed. It used to be quite good here, but since the refurbishment, down hill.

This was my first visit and last the food I ordered was appalling, I ordered a sausage sandwich which consisted of two thin sausages cut in half on two slices of bread which was large compared to the sausages. The cappuccino was Luke warm and the waitresses had large false eyelashes which was a bit concerning as not hygienic for the environment. Would not recommend.

Lovely atmosphere. Eat in or out. Excellent choice of sandwiches and hot food. Great coffee. Listen to live music on Saturdays.

We ordered 2 salads at 12.35 when we had not received these at 1 pm we asked where they were we were told they were being made. In this time several other people had been served panini and tea cakes who came in after us . When our salad was supposedly being made at 1pm the staff member was actually making a hot meal for someone else. We paid £20.05 in total and only received £12.90 refund meaning we were charged over £7 for 2 cans of Fanta So we have been ripped off

This is a nice spot in the Westgate Arcade to enjoy good quality food at a more than reasonable price. The staff are friendly and always pay attention to detail when you place an order. On my visit earlier this week I had a well sized jacket potato filled with tuna mayo which was accompanied by a well presented side salad. The cafe looks to be well maintained and the staff look happy in their work. I have been going here for a few months now and, other than one slight issue during that time, I have been more than satisfied with the quality and temperature of the food served to me. I would recommend a visit to The Gate whenever you are looking for somewhere relaxing and pleasant to eat. Whether it be breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea, the latter looks to be good quality too from what I have seen, I don't think you will be too disappointed.

We called here for breakfast. The cafe is situated in a lovely arcade with lots of eateries nearby, so lots of competition. We ordered food and drink and chose a table outside to enjoy the sunshine. Our coffees arrived very quickly with a nice little biscuit. Our sandwich and teacake came soon after and we're very good. My only negative was that the coffee was quite small so I had to order a couple more. It was great value for money and excellent, friendly service in a great location. They have a great lunch selection too.

Decided to go for one of the specials. Cod fish cakes with salad and lemon wedges. What I received was 2 smaller than average fish cakes and a bit of lettuce with a lemon wedge. I do not think that lettuce constitutes as a ‘salad’ and this would have been fine as a starter but being sold as a main meal does not really cut it. No one ever came to ask if everything was ok. Sorry, but this is not the first time I have been underwhelmed with the food here. We won’t be returning.

Brilliant friendly place for afternoon tea. I took my grandaughter today. We had classic afternoon tea, meat free, lots of choice all beautifully presented. Scones clotted cream. 4 different sandwich fillings. Will def be going again.

Had Afternoon Tea with friends. Plenty of choice & very tasty. Staff were very attentive & friendly. Place is bright and comfortable. Definitely going to return.

Popped in for lunch. Disappointing food. Soup was nuclear straight from m wave, i wasn't asked which bread i wanted, so got under baked far from fresh baguette. Partner's cornbeef hash slab was nice however the veg were disgusting... if i was a server i...

Numerous staff but seemed to have no focus. Mishmash of furnishings, no real style but clean. Bacon sandwich offered on baguette or sliced bread £4 , bacon just covered bread and who wants someone else to put the sauce in which they did!, Not told...

Food was average, not great, not bad just average. Staff were attentive and polite. Plenty of filling in the sandwiches but not particularly hot. The coleslaw isn't homemade - very watery and sloppy. Kids meal box contains.... 1 small sandwich, a lidl/aldi yogurt pot, a...

Drove all the way from Preston to Halifax. After looking at a number of places decided to eat here. We're greeted by friendly staff and shown to our table. Ordered tuna salad and cheese and onion baked potato with coffees. A short time later it...

We popped into the Gate for a post- covid breakfast. Great coffee and tea. And a full English breakfast. No mushroom or tomatoes. But still a good breakfast.

Our second visit to The Gate for lunch today. The staff are all really friendly. We love the freshly made sandwiches & the coffee is great. Can't resist the chocolate cake!

The best sandwich/baguette selection ever 🙌🙌🙌🙌 We settled on The Rambler & The Guv’nor Superb!! Great staff and lovely friendly service, it was busy but plenty of seating & more upstairs. Try it.... You won’t be disappointed

This café is located in a pleasant arcade in the centre of Halifax. We called in for morning coffee on our way from the train station. It is a pleasant environment with very nice staff, but to be honest we did find the coffee a...

We called here on Saturday with our grandson. The choice is varied and shows a great imagination in the variety of meals. From their gourmet sandwiches, salads and snacks to the wide range of cheeses, wines, spirits, beers jams and chutneys its like sitting in...

We have passed this cafe bar on numerous occasions and it is always busy. We had no idea there was an upstairs seating area though! The menu is fantastic, lots of choice. My partner had a ploughman’s and I had afternoon tea for one. Both...

We visited for a late lunch. Very busy but we found a table which was cleared and cleaned immediately. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We had a great lunch - wide choice of fillings.

We called into this cafe whilst in Halifax for the day and we were very pleased we did. It's an up market type of place where cheerful welcoming staff make excellent sandwiches to order. I settled for the Atlantic – tune, boiled egg. gherkin, and...

Dropped in for a coffee and scone. Proper lovely place. There are seats downstairs and also upstairs in a big window-lit room with armchairs as well as normal café seating. It's a place I found I could really relax. Coffee and scone were lovely. I...

This is a great place for lunch just outside The Piece Hall. Very light and airy with plenty of seats upstairs.. Huge variety of sandwich fillings and a nice shop for foodies. A great find.

My Mum and I had a day visiting Halifax. We had afternoon tea at Westgate Wine and Cheese. There are a few tables downstairs along with a great takeaway for sandwiches, soup etc.... We sat upstairs where there are plentiful tables and a sofa to...

Visited for my mums birthday. We chose the new afternoon tea option and weren’t disappointed. The staff are so helpful and accommodating and the food is great. Often go with friend too and we are spoilt for choice. Definitely a place to recommend.

We regularly have lunch at wine and cheese and saw recently they were doing afternoon teas so we thought we would have a change.

Delicious afternoon teas served at west gate wine and cheese. Fresh finger sandwiches,cakes and warm scones with jam and clotted cream .

A relaxing lunch away from the hustle and bustle of town. Fantastic range of sandwich fillings which can be put inside a variety of different breads. The sandwiches come with a side salad and crisps . I opted for egg mayo on a brown baguette and it was the tastiest egg sandwich I’ve ever eaten ! All the food is freshly prepared. There was plenty of filling and the addition of the salad made this a very good lunch. The ham sandwich and tuna sandwich that my mum and sister opted for was also full of filling. The prices are very reasonable. There is a choice of cakes and biscuits available but after eating the sandwiches we had no room left for them! We will definitely be returning and would highly recommend this place .

First time I visited Halifax and went here for lunch very happy with my choice. It wasn’t hard to pick my lunch because everything on the menu sounded delicious..I chose a grilled cheese and chicken melt sandwich which arrived with a salad garnish,a pot of houmous with sticks of peppers,carrot and celery and crisps on the side. A delightful plateful and very reasonably priced. My meal was delicious. Also the cafe is licensed so my friends and I had a bottle of wine with our meal which was lovely for a group of ladies who go for a meal in a pub . The staff were lovely and friendly and took time to see we were looked after . Didn’t have room for cake but will definitely be back for the cake and coffee offer in the afternoon. This cafe and deli is one of Halifax’s gems I hope it is a great success for its new owners who are now new friends to me .

Very enjoyable visit,the food was delicious, it was a clean and bright. Ideal situated, yards from the Piece Hall. The staff could not have been more gracious, friendly and very amenable.

A place which was taken by new owners recently. It is an agreable cafe. You can eat some good items. It is also combined as a shop with delicacy items.

We were visiting the Piece Hall, but we had seen this cafe as we walked down so we came back to take advantage of the 'cake and drink' offer. Downstairs is mainly a cheese and wine shop with little seating so we went upstairs to a large room with lots of comfortable chairs and which was also nice and cool.

I have visited here a few times and there is a wide range of sandwiches etc to choose from.

There are so many scrumptious things to try here. The selection of mature cheese is my favourite.

This place has an amazing collection of Wine, Cheese, Biscuits, chocolates, cakes, teas and shortbreads. Wonderful shop and great hospitality

Have been here many times for lunch and enjoyed the food.

We visited on Sunday 3rd of December. The town was busy due to the Christmas markets & the cafe was also busy but there were still free tables upstairs. We ordered our food & drinks & went upstairs to a free table. They had warned us they were busy & there would be a little wait for our food & we said that was fine. Our tea & coffee was brought up in under 10 minutes & we were fine with that. After 35 minutes our food had still not arrived so I went to find out what had happened. No one was prepairing any food so I was a little cross & asked what was happening & where was our food. Our order chitty had been dropped on the floor without being noticed & no food was being prepaired. They did apollogies but no offer of have another coffee on us or we will refund your drinks just sorry & we will do your food now. We declined got refund for food only & left.

This is one of my favourite places for lunch in Halifax. Very reasonable prices, delicious food, good service and helpful, friendly staff! There is a really good range of sandwiches and fillings and well as salads, soups, jacket potatoes and hot specials. The coffee is gorgeous (I bought some to brew at home it was so nice!) and the cakes are yummy. I've bought presents for friends from here and have always had lots of helpful advice and suggestions for things to include, as well as using these guys to cater for a baby shower. Can't praise it highly enough!

Popped in here for a bite to eat following a (disappointing) visit to the Piece Hall. Nice deli selection and good but limited lunch bites selection

First visit to this shop...I didn't realise from the outside that they did lunchtime sandwiches so only popped in for a browse originally. Lovely little takeaway with wine, cheese, chocolate and hamper type gifts ie Tagines and stoneware. Will definitely return, friendly staff!

Nice place for lunch or coffee and cake. Sandwich choice extensive, always well presented with a friendly smile. Very highly recommended.Nice soups, Cheese counter good too.

Popped. In for a snack at lunchtime. Sandwiches made to order with delicious fillings. Very friendly and efficient staff. A relaxed atmosphere. Lots of tasty temptation in the deli!

Una excelente selección de quesos para ocasiones especiales. Quesos superior y chutneys. Muy agradable también. Me imagino que sus vinos son de calidad equivalente. .

Probé este café/deli recientemente y me sorprendió gratamente. Puedes pedir tus bebidas y bocadillos en el mostrador de una amplia variedad y sentarse o arriba o abajo para esperar su entrega - que era muy rápido.

What more can I say. -staff brilliant- service outstanding- ambience warm and welcoming- food fresh great quality and how tasty- value exceptional (these people should be charging 25% more for the food they put before the public)- the deli is an Alladins cave of exciting good to find and buy. This is a wonderful venue to drop into whilst in Halifax but is worthy of a special trip or detour to take it in.

Visited here for the first time today and had a lovely time. The atmosphere was very warm and friendly, the decor reflected their support of local talent and business- the paintings on the wall are very attractive and varied. The afternoon tea was generous, in fact there was so much we had to have a "take home" box which they willingly provided. My favourite was the scone with cream and jam but it was so filling I had to save the equally tempting cheesecake until later. I will go back and spend a bit more time perusing the Mediterranean selection on display downstairs and maybe the chocolates on display....but I will definitely be enjoying more tea or coffee with something delicious off the menu.

I called in wine and cheese for a quick bite the choice of delicious sandwiches ,jacket potatoes or plated salads was extensive ....something for everybodys taste ...and the home made cakes a cake lovers heaven ...im going to try every one . I decided to have a scone with jam and cream which was lovely . Jane one of the owners had hand whipped the cream ...hows that for service .Westgate Wine and Cheese is now my favourite place to eat in Halifax the food is first class , friendly atmosphere ,lovely staff and the shop a deli aladdins cave . Will bring all my friends !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’ve been to many cafes around the country, but never come across one as friendly and accommodating as Westgate Cheese and Wine. The atmosphere that comes directly from the staff lends itself to chatting to strangers in the café. As a bonus, the coffee is the best in town and what I judge coffee by in any other place I visit, and the sandwiches are gorgeous

A group of us went in for lunch. There were 18 of us, so we ordered our food in advance to help them on the day. To give them their due, they specially bought in some vegan wraps for me, which I appreciated, and the meal was quite good. Last week I called in to book tables for a group of twelve, and was told that, on the previous occasion, we took up too much room, we only drank tapwater, we didn't spend enough for them to make a decent profit, and in future if we don't spend enough they will add on a service charge. As I say, there were 18 of us, we all bought lunch and all but two of us bought drinks - tea, coffee, cold bottled drinks. They gave us one jug of water, then a second one reluctantly after we remarked that a litre of water doesn't go far among 18 people. When they threatened me with this surcharge on the group of twelve, they didn't specify how much is 'enough' spend, nor did they tell me what the service charge was likely to be. Needless to say, we have decided to go elsewhere!

Nipped in with the wife and ordered a couple of ploughman's... Salad looked as fed up as I did when I looked on the plate. The menu didn't say 1/2a pork pie lol ... Suppose I just didn't ask ?? Coffee was ok ... I think this is more of a fancy shop ie look at the paints were selling rather than a great meal were offering etc.

We call in here fairly regularly for coffee and a sandwich at lunchtime on a Saturday. Apart for the time when the lady in front of us ordered 15 different sandwiches to take out, service has always been good. The coffee and panini are lovely and the upstairs of the cafe is a peaceful and relaxing place to eat.

This is a lovely spot for lunch in Halifax. It's a friendly, family business. I went in with my parents and my baby in a pram. There was plenty of space for the pram next to our table and the staff were very welcoming and offered us a high chair. We sat downstairs but there's also seating upstairs. The sandwich menu is very extensive, I was spoilt for choice. I chose a flatbread which was lovely. The shop also sells a range of various products from some delicious looking chocolates to cheese to jams and chutneys etc. I will definitely be going back again and would recommend.

Treasure of a shop in Halifax. Great food and coffee as well as a cracking deli. Good all round "foodie" shop.

Came here for lunch not so long ago, sells excellent products in the shop (especially the chocolates) and has an excellent selection of sandwiches and breads on the menu. Great place to quickly grab lunch

Visited on a a few occasions good choices of sandwiches to pick from and a good variety of bread including gluten free to pick from. A lovely place to visit.

This family owned deli is a delightful place to visit and meet friends for a coffee or sandwich. The food is delicious and there are tempting cheeses and other delights to appeal to mediterranean tastes.You will be made welcome in this comfortable and friendly atmosphere. The upstairs room is calm and exhibits interesting art work.

The sandwiches are very nice and a good selection of cheese's, but the soup is not so great or at least it might be if you could eat it without getting a burnt mouth.. the soup's usually get microwaved and take about 20 minutes to cool down! I mentioned to a member of staff that my soup was way to hot (after waiting 20 minutes for it to cool) and she replied " its better than being cold though isn't it" .. this was a bit of a let down to be honest so for now i will just stick with a sandwich!

Took my mum here for coffee and cake. Not disappointed. I had a lovely fresh made sandwich and my mum had a very generous portion of cake. All very nice and the staff were very pleasant.

My friend and I had lunch here on Saturday before going to the theatre.Sandwich and soup very nice,and reasonable.Gifts in the deli down stairs are wonderfull stocking fillers and such a variety of cheeses for the festive season.I will definitely be returning.

I really like this Deli as I like to have a good browse good wine selection and nice sandwiches in comfortable surroundings

You must call into this shop to appreciate the huge amount of cheese and wine on sale .the staff are very helpful and tell you which wines to serve with the cheeses ,there are lots of chocolates on show of every shape and size to suit every palate whether young or old ,have a browse round the shop at all the delightful items then sit down and enjoy a coffee and cake

Good selection of food, drink and deli products. The service is good and staff are friendly. More outdoor seating would be welcomed.

Nicely laid delli with seating for taking food or drink. Good display of cheese and other cold food, also wine and beers. Sandwiches prepared for takeaway if required.

Westgate wine and cheese is the best deli/cafe you will ever find. The menus is extensive complimented by the wide choice of breads for your sandwhich or wrap. The cakes are delicious and the scones amazing. All this is served in comfortable clean surroundings. If that isn't enough the staff are fantastic. They aim to please and complete this with a smile. Their caring attitude ensures that the atmosphere in the shop is friendly and relaxing. The shop is stocked with many gift ideas and they do lovely hampers that are ideal for a variety of occasions. I always call for inspiration and come away with some fantastic presents. The prices of the goods and the food and drinks are extremely reasonable unlike some other well known coffee retailers. We purchased a hamper for a 60th birthday party at the weekend and were showered with complimentary comments from the birthday boy and many of the guests. Think I will be returning for many more.Thank you for making us so welcome and your obliging attitude.

Initial impressions were great, well laid out and presented. Prompt and courteous attention from the owner and staff talked me through having coffee at the bar table while I waited for a colleague to arrive. On his arrival we were asked what we would like and the options were highlighted with a choice of breads. A tab with a number was exchanged and we ascended to the upper floor for a relaxing meeting in an environment that was spoilt for choice in the style of seating. In a short space of time our food arrived and proved to be of high quality and above all tasty.Overall it proved to be the right place for our meeting while we eat and drank and we both look forward to returning.

Was shown this shop by a friend who's just moved to the area. The idea was just to buy some chutney for laters cheese meal, instead I ended up buying honey, chilli jam, cheese chutney and returning later with the whole group for lunch. The different selection of bread really adds to the lunch sandwich selection. The drink options are different and of the 'treat yourself' feel, just a little disappointed that the milkshakes were just from crusham bottles behind the counter. But a definite place to return to! They do hampers too which look lovely.

We visited here as a group of friends for lunchtime food and a chat. On entering you are instantly met by warm and friendly staff and a quality environment. We were given menus and decided to sit upstairs where we found seating to suit all. From comfy tub chairs to more formal arrangements of lovely chunky wooden tables and leather dining chairs. We looked through the menu which was extensive and offered so much choice that you soon realise you will need to return! Various sandwich fillings on a choice of breads all sounding tasty and different, jacket potatoes with choice of topping,plated salads, soup and crusty bread......the menu was endless. We returned downstairs to order and pay for our food. The food arrived promptly and looked delicious. We weren't disappointed. Freshly ground coffee or cold juices if you prefer. The coffee, simply lovely!Any of the menu choices can also be bought to be "take away" at a lower price and there are well stocked shelves with tempting deli fare and interesting gifts at very reasonable prices. We all agreed that we will return and perhaps try an "afternoon tea".